Books News Etan Thomas Now a Different Kind of Player. The activist and former N.B.A. player tries to encourage athletes to become socially conscious in his book, We Matter Athletes and Activism. Kate Upton grabs coffee to go in gym wear and shades in LA. She added short socks and a pair of Nike trainers with neon green laces. A bright blue t-shirt peeked out from underneath her gray hoodie. Oscars 2018 Saoirse Ronan stuns in pink gown with statement bow. The 23-year-old captivated onlookers in a soft pink gown, adorned with a huge bow on the back, as she posed effortlessly on the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre. Emma Beeney 'killed when unsecured generator fell from truck'. Emma Beeney, 40, was walking along a village lane in Etchingham, East Sussex with her husband, Rob and their pet dog when the generator attached struck her, a jury was told. Republican Sen. Thad Cochran to resign on April 1. Republican Sen. Thad Cochran of Mississippi, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, told The Associated Press on Monday that he will resign April 1 because of health problems. Well Early Puberty in Girls Raises the Risk of Depression. Those who developed breasts younger than their peers had a higher risk of depression, a new study found. Russian senator's extravagant hairstyle is a hit online. Valentina Petrenko, a 62-year-old legislator from the Siberian region of Khakassia, has stunned fans on social media with her ambitious hairdo.

Gulf Coast wreck ruled out as last slave ship. A previously unexplored 19th century shipwreck discovered in the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, which archaeologists said might be the Clotilda, has been ruled out as those of thee ill-fated ship. ASK THE GP Should I use steroid spray to get a good night's sleep? Dr Martin Scurr answers your medical site woes and offers his expert opinion on everything from steroid sprays to diabetes.

Too Hot to Fly? Climate Change May Take a Toll on Air Travel. Excess heat in Phoenix grounded more than 40 flights in recent days, and scientists say a warming climate could also mean more turbulent rides. Blackface skit in China's new year gala sparks racism accusations. SHANGHAI - b A skit on China's widely-watched Lunar New Year gala on state television featuring a Chinese actress made up b to appear African has provoked accusations of racism online. Coleen Rooney slammed for winning a Gucci handbag. Coleen Rooney has prompted outrage from her Twitter followers after announcing she had won a designer Gucci handbag worth 810 - which she intends to keep. Killer storm clears, leaving behind floods and outages. As the powerful northeastern storm clears on Saturday, it leaves behind a trail of damaged homes, flooded streets and downed power lines. At least seven people were killed by the nor'easter that started on Thursday. Colette Luke has more. Ford Ousts Chief of North American Unit for Inappropriate Behavior. The carmaker declined to elaborate on what led to the departure of Raj Nair, who had been with the company for three decades and had led its North American operations since June. In Search of Lost Time in Europes Sanatoriums. The facilities created a culture of escapism that persisted even as the world around them changed forever. Toronto police find 7th victim in serial killer case. In a rare move, Toronto police on Monday released a photo of a deceased bearded man they are calling 'John Doe,' who they say is connected to accused serial killer Bruce McArthur. Amazon could soon offer checking accounts for its customers. Amazon.com Inc is in talks to create a checking-account-like product with big banks such as JPMorgan Chase the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Chelsea started without a striker v Man City... might it catch on? Jamie Redknapp called it a crime against football, Chelsea playing for 78 minutes of Sundays 1-0 defeat without a striker. The Sportsmail columnist was not alone in his condemnation. Joanna Krupa shows off her impeccable figure in lavender dress. The 38-year-old reality star was back in the motherland on Sunday, when she attended the beauty fair to helpb promote products. Breakingviews TV Gun recoil. Consumers and companies are turning up the pressure on gun manufacturers in the wake of this months Florida shooting. Rob Cox talks with John Foley about where the backlash goes next, and how financial investors might scrutinize their own portfolios. David Warner and Quinton de Kock fight details revealed. Dave Warner allegedly referred to the mother and sister of a South African opponent as 'bush pigs' in the lead up to a dressing room confrontation captured on CCTV (pictured). Usher gets new mystical tattoo on his throat. The 39-year-old singer recently added a new tattoo underneath his chin. Paul Pogba and Alexis Sanchez too arrogant on the pitch - Carragher. Paul Pogba and Alexis Sanchez were both criticised for their performances during Manchester United's Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace. Chinas Leaders Meet, and See Critical Battles on Economy and Pollution. Members of the National Peoples Congress gathered in Beijing, where they are expected to back a plan letting Xi Jinping remain as president into the next decade. Nonfiction In His New Collection, The Rub of Time, Martin Amis Takes On Everyone From Travolta to Trump. But the deep subject of this book, what holds its disparate bits together, is not celebrity. Its professionalism, A.O. Scott writes. U.S. Treasury to close 'carried interest' loophole in new tax law. WASHINGTON - The U.S. Treasury said on Thursday it will close an unintended loophole created by the Republican tax overhaul that let some Wall Street financial managers dodge new limits on...

Sir Bradley Wiggins' defence of Triamcinolone use in his own words. Sir Bradley Wiggins went under the microscope on Monday and was forced to defend his actions opposite BBC b sports editor Dan Roan. Read the five-time Olympic champion's fierce defence. The Scoop iPhone App. An insiders guide to what to eat, drink and do in New York, including a category on.

Hands on with Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite. Backlight screen and faster performance are a couple of perks of this new e-reader. b MKR's Kim reveals why she made her shock exit from the show. She's competing for the show's major prize with her friend Suong and My Kitchen Rules star Kim has revealed the reason behind her shock absence from the cooking show on Monday's episode. Premier Inn 'turns away a group of homeless people'. Sarah Parker-Khan, 38,(pictured) has accused the Premier Inn in Weston-super-Mare of being 'heartless' after she offered the 19 rooms to local homeless people - only for them to be turned away. The Best and Worst of Oscars 2018. From the red carpet scene to the stage, we share the highs and lows of the 90th Academy Awards. Rita Moreno otc in Her 1962 Oscars Gown in 2018. Unlike the first time, the EGOT winner accessorized the gown heavily, wearing a black headband, a collar necklace, a chunky bracelet and earrings. West Virginia teacher strike headed for a 9th day. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Striking teachers in West Virginia delivered yet another message to lawmakers Monday by packing the state Capitol to capacity, the... In-N-Out American burger chain comes to Melbourne today. The fast food restaurant, famed for its 'animal style' burgers and fries, has sprung up at bar Lover, on Chapel Street, in Windsor, Melbourne, for the day. Huge crowds are expected to turn out. Man charged for fatally shooting another man at party in The Heights. A 39-year-old man has been arrested after he fatally shot another man at a party on Sunday.Jason Griffin, pictured, was charged with manslaughter, felon in possession of a weapon.